Business relationship management
interrelationships between business and the society
Business Relationship Management (BRM) is viewed as a philosophy, capability, discipline, and role to evolve culture, build partnerships, drive value, and satisfy purpose.
BRM is distinct from enterprise relationship management and customer relationship management although it is related. It is of larger scope than a liaison who aligns business interests with IT deliverables.
Trends driving BRM development
Strategic business partners (what used to be referred to as shared services or service providers) require a common methodology to drive true business innovation and strategy. These strategic business partners (IT, Finance, HR, external providers, etc.) are converging with the business. There is one shared business strategy with each business partner accountable for portions of the overall business value achieved. Business Relationship Management Institute, Inc started promoting this business capability in 2012 with a non-profit membership community dedicated to the BRM profession.
These features include:
Business Relationship Management focuses on business value realization through accountable business partners
advances in the scale, scope, and sophistication of the network effect
constant disruption as the 'new normal' business dynamic
decentralization of knowledge and the devaluation of traditional intellectual property
increased openness of networked knowledge
decline of command and control management
The impact of these trends on business relationships have driven the foundation of a distinct BRM discipline.
Overview and goals
BRM is implemented through organizational roles, a structured discipline, and a developed organizational capability
As a discipline
BRM Discipline — The Business Relationship Management Discipline is an effective application of knowledge, demonstrated through a set of competencies and mindsets to advance a BRM Capability.
As an organizational role
BRM Role — The Business Relationship Management Role is the set of competencies required to advance the BRM Capability.
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